OSHAWA, Ont. – Ontario Tech women's hockey is excited to welcome six new Ridgebacks for the 2025-26 season. This year's class features four forwards, one defender and one goaltender, adding depth and balance across the lineup.

Madison Deschamps
Defence
West Kelowna, B.C.
Okanagan HA Prep U18

Deschamps spent the last three years with the Okanagan HA Prep team, becoming a fixture on the blue line and serving as an assistant captain in her final year. Last season, she posted 18 points in 30 games, showcasing the offensive vision and consistency she will add to the Ridgebacks' back end.
 

Emily Harrison
Forward
Ottawa, Ont.
Ottawa Lady 67's U22

Harrison has been a key contributor to the Ottawa Lady 67's at the U22 level for the past two seasons. In 2024-25, she scored nine goals and added 20 assists for 29 points in 42 games. She brings speed, playmaking abilities and versatility up front.
 

Amy Hermer
Forward
Kanata, Ont.
Ottawa Lady 67's U22

Hermer, captain of the Ottawa Lady 67's, capped off her U22 career with her best season, recording 22 points in 40 games. She brings energy, leadership and the ability to make a difference in all situations.
 

Zoe Wilson
Forward
Stittsville, Ont.
Ottawa Lady Senators U22 AA

Wilson has been a major offensive contributor wherever she has played over the past three seasons. Most recently with the Ottawa Lady Senators in 2024-25, she finished with six goals and 11 assists. She brings proven scoring ability and a complete 200-foot game, being effective in all zones.
 

Ava Antle
Goaltender
Calgary, Alta.
OHA Edmonton U18 Prep

Antle is known for her athleticism, compete and consistency in the crease. She backstopped OHA Edmonton to the CSSHL Division I Western Championship, where she posted a .910 save percentage over four games. She brings reliability and tenacity to the Ridgebacks' net.
 

Jessica Patterson
Forward
Uxbridge, Ont.
Saskatchewan Huskies

Patterson joins Ontario Tech as a transfer, entering her fourth year after beginning her U SPORTS career with the Saskatchewan Huskies. She brings valuable experience, competitiveness and offensive depth to the forward group.